Production Fork-Lift (First Shift, Full-Time) Norfolk. NE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location : WIS-PAK of NORFOLK

Position : FORKLIFT OPERATOR / PRODUCTION

Reports To : PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Date : 09 / 01 / 2017

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Forklift Operator operates a pallet handling forklift to move finished product from the production line to the warehouse.

Maintains prescribed stock rotation requirements and supplies production lines with needed raw materials.

JOB DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS(Note : The job functions relate to the job, not the individual)

• Operate a forklift truck to place full goods in the warehouse and supply machines with raw materials.
• Monitor the quality of products or raw materials that are being used and report any inconsistencies in the quality of materials to management.
• Transport materials within the warehouse; remove dunnage from machines, sort, remove and replace damaged product.
• Accurately scan barcodes as needed and complete required paperwork and documentation.
• Sort empty pallets and shells.
• Follow standardized safety procedures and perform work in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Operate stretch wrap machines, as required.
• Sweep, mop, and clean warehouse as directed. May operate a floor scrubber machine.
• May hand stack and sort product, when needed. Perform bailing of recyclable materials.
• Substitute for other employees, in other job classifications, when needed.
• Transport empty pallets to the pallet dispenser and loading dispenser.
• Transport pallet loads of tier sheets and top frames to storage areas.
• Label and scan barcodes on all full goods pallets, record placement in warehouse.
• Change rolls of stretch wrap on pallet wrappers.
• Correctly stack out all full goods partials during production.
• Unload trailers of returned pallets and ensure that these pallets are checked and stored appropriately.
• Occasionally help unload trucks which deliver manufacturing materials and other items purchased by the company.
• Ability to read and write basic English.
• Transport empty can and bottle pallets to depallitizer.
• Transport raw materials to appropriate machines or storage areas.
• Clean whenever possible (mandatory at end of shift)
• Operate battery changing equipment.
• Follow all Food Safety and GMP Policies.

JOB DUTIES / MARGINAL FUNCTIONS(Not fundamental job duties)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent with good math and English skills.
• Requires ability to complete Forklift Operator’s training course and successfully pass a test to obtain a Forklift Operator’s license.
• Ability to operate and understand our barcode system.
• Previous experience with a forklift is helpful, but not necessary.
• Requires ability to lift 50lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Requires ability to communicate with management and other employees.
• Must possess legible handwriting skills.
• Must be able to work under a minimum of supervision.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Follow all food safety policies, procedures and regulations.

JOB DISCLAIMER

This list of job duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

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